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CPALMS

Cpalms: Home Is Where the Heart Is: Researching Habitats

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, young scholars will learn about different types of habitats as they gather information based on provided research questions. Students will summarize the information from their research...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Map Animal Habitats

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this Plum Landing activity, students will write or draw descriptions of where animals live in their neighborhoods. Students can publish their descriptions online.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Great Blue Heron

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the great blue heron.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Ladybug

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, physiology, habitats, behaviors, and range of the ladybug.
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Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Porcupine

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fast facts, physiology, habitats, behaviors, and range of the porcupine.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Life's Different Seasons

For Teachers 2nd
Recognize changes in bears and insects and compare them.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: M&m Survival Challenge

For Students 3rd - 5th
In the wild, there are two types of animals: the hunters and the hunted. A good predator is always on the prowl for fresh prey. What can an animal do to stay off of the menu? Find out how some animals use camouflage, and why sometimes it...
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: K Ess2 2: Environmental Change

For Teachers K - 1st
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Science Education Center: Showbiz Safari

For Students 1st - 4th
Lights! Camera! Action! Our movie director needs your help! Help Walrus pick actors based on the traits that best fit the movie role. Which furry mammal will get the most wanted role in the blockbuster film "Paws"? Which water loving...
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Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: How Do Animals Spend the Winter?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn how animals use hibernation, adaptation, and migration to overcome the difficulties of winter.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:namib: Patagonia or Namib, Where Do I Belong?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Compare and contrast the African ostrich and the rhea in regard to appearance and behavior. Compare and contrast the biomes in which the two species exist, one in Namib and one in Patagonia.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Polar Bears

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the polar bear when you visit this informative site that features a diagram of the polar bear and information on its diet, habitat, anatomy, reproduction and so on.
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Other

K 3 Learning Pages: Reptiles and Amphibians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about reptiles and amphibians when you explore this awesome resource. This site is filled with useful links.
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BBC

Bbc Science & Nature: Emperor Penguin

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC Wildlife profiles the largest penguin species, the Emperor penguin of Antarctica, with facts and photographs.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Birds for Kids

For Students 1st - 8th
Kids learn about birds and their habitats and different types. What makes an animal a bird? How do they fly?

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